Marvel and Netflix are proud to announce thatCarrie-Anne Mosswill star inMarvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones, an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015 followingMarvel’s Daredevil. Moss plays a no-nonsense woman who could prove a powerful ally to Jessica… if Jessica doesn’t completely alienate her first. Moss will star oppositeKrysten Ritter(Jessica Jones),David Tennant(Kilgrave),Mike Colter(Luke Cage), andRachael Taylor(Patricia “Trish” Walker) in the Netflix original series.Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Joneswas developed by Executive Producer/ShowrunnerMelissa Rosenberg, who had this to say about the casting in a statement.
“Throughout her career,Carrie-Annehas embodied a wide range of characters in a compelling and relatable way and I have no doubt she will bring that talent to A.K.A. Jessica Jones.”
Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television, had this to say in his statement.
“Carrie-Annehas proven her ability to play complex characters with deep and layered inner lives. Her interaction with Jessica Jones will be one of the many highlights of the series.”
Moss starred as Trinity in all three films ofThe Matrixtrilogy, and in her 25-year career she has also starred inMemento, Chocolat andDisturbia, as well as more than two dozen other feature films. Past TV credits include roles onVegasandCrossing Lines.
After a tragic ending to her short-lived super hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City.Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jonesis produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. For more information onMarvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones, and the other exciting new Marvel Television series coming to Netflix, stay tuned toMarvel.com.
